Color #D6A85C Color / Colour Code #D6A85C
This page shows the hex color code for color #d6a85c (#D6A85C). The colour is a orange tone with 60% saturation and 60% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D6A85C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D6A85C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 7, 37, and 67 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 37, 157, and 277 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D6A85C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 37 and saturation at 60%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 37 to 82 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 37 with its complement at 217 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #D6A85C
Lightness variations at hue 37 and 60% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D6A85C
Design Use Cases for #D6A85C
Vibrant Brand Color
#D6A85C has a strong 60% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 60% lightness, #D6A85C has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#D6A85C sits in the orange range (hue 37). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #D6A85C (hue 37) to its complement at hue 217. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 67. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d6a85c, #5c8bd6);
CSS Code for #D6A85C
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About Color #D6A85C (#D6A85C)
#D6A85C is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 214 red, 168 green, and 92 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 37 degrees with 60% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D6A85C is 173/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 21% magenta, 57% yellow, and 16% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D6A85C against white is 2.18:1 and against black is 9.61:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.61:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #5C8BD6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D6A85C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #D66A5C and #C8D65C, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #D6A85C
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #D6A85C?
- #D6A85C is Color #D6A85C, a orange color (colour) with RGB(214, 168, 92), HSL(37, 60%, 60%), and CMYK(0%, 21%, 57%, 16%). Its perceived brightness is 173/255.
- Is #D6A85C accessible for text?
- Against white, #D6A85C has a contrast ratio of 2.18:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.61:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D6A85C?
- The complementary colour is #5C8BD6 (hue 217). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #D66A5C and #C8D65C. The triadic palette adds #5CD6A7 and #A75CD6 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D6A85C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d6a85c; or rgb(214, 168, 92); or hsl(37, 60%, 60%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 37 60% 60%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.